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president obama arrives in tanzania. we will speak to two former special operations forces, talking about secret operations in northern africa. stay with us. ♪ [music break] >> "give back my heart" by hamza el din. this is democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. >> never ending security threats. those were the final words the cluster certification stevens wrote in his diary. christopher stevens wrote in his diary. three other americans were killed in the attacks. a state department computer specialist and two former navy seals were also killed, working as contractors with the cia. in another entry in his diary, that he was a target. ambassador stevens was reportedly the first american envoy to be killed in more than two decades. many questions remain unanswered about what happened that night in benghazi. the attack was carried out by well-armed militants. republicans have accused the white house of protecting the consulate and covering up failures. an independent panel found -- the
president obama arrives in tanzania. we will speak to two former special operations forces, talking about secret operations in northern africa. stay with us. ♪ [music break] >> "give back my heart" by hamza el din. this is democracy now!, democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. >> never ending security threats. those were the final words the cluster certification stevens wrote in his diary. christopher stevens wrote in his diary. three other...
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the obama administration's legal rationale for assassinating u.s. citizens without charge has been revealed for the first time. a secret justice department document obtained by nbc news says the administration can target citizens who are "senior operational leaders of al qaeda or an associated force" even if there is no intelligence indicating they are engaged in an active plot to attack the u.s. the documents describe is a white memo, provided to members of the senate intelligence and judiciary committee last year. its release follows failed civil liberty groups fighting legal justification for the targeting of an american. we will have more after headlines. and the report has revealed a detailed look at global involvement in the cia secret program of prisons, rendition and torture in the years after 9/11. the open society justice initiative says 54 countries aided the cia until president obama halted the program in 2009. the report also reveals that at least 136 people were held by the cia during those years -- the largest tally to date. the count
the obama administration's legal rationale for assassinating u.s. citizens without charge has been revealed for the first time. a secret justice department document obtained by nbc news says the administration can target citizens who are "senior operational leaders of al qaeda or an associated force" even if there is no intelligence indicating they are engaged in an active plot to attack the u.s. the documents describe is a white memo, provided to members of the senate intelligence...
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first wreck president obama authorized? cruise missiles are devastating weapon. buster bombs, which are banned internationally -- the u.s. is the only nation that continues to use them. landmines.ike flying that is why the tribal leaders were saying they could not tell him was the flesh of animals or humans. i've seen in yugoslavia and elsewhere the aftermath of these bombs. the white house should have to explain why that strike was in the interest of national security. >> you talk about the white house responds that shaye should've had to serve out his full term. talk about president obama's phone call to the dictator saleh . >> what happened, shaye is convicted in this kangaroo court officialry 2011, the yemen news agency did a report ofing saleh, the dictator yemen, was going to pardon abdulelah haider shaye. you have to understand come at the time there were posters put up throughout the yemeni capital demanding his release. there was massive pressure on the dictatorship to release him. everyone knew it was a sham and e
first wreck president obama authorized? cruise missiles are devastating weapon. buster bombs, which are banned internationally -- the u.s. is the only nation that continues to use them. landmines.ike flying that is why the tribal leaders were saying they could not tell him was the flesh of animals or humans. i've seen in yugoslavia and elsewhere the aftermath of these bombs. the white house should have to explain why that strike was in the interest of national security. >> you talk about...
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president obama is nominee to become the next chief of the cia. the news agency reuters is reporting that brennan had detailed information on the agency's torture program was serving their under president george w. bush. official records apparently show brennan received regular internal cia updates about the progress of torture techniques including waterboarding. it is not clear if he raised any objections at the time he was made aware. brennan's confirmation hearing will be february 7. in 2006 to give an interview with frontline on pbs where he said it was right for the bush administration to "take off the gloves" after the 9/11 attacks. >> the campaign against terrorism will be a long one. the opposition, whether be al qaeda or iraq, it does not play by the queen's three rules. therefore, the u.s. has to take off the gloves. i think it is appropriate. we do have to take off the gloves in some areas, but in the right way and for the right reason. and with full understanding of what the consequences of that might be. >> that was john brennan in 20
president obama is nominee to become the next chief of the cia. the news agency reuters is reporting that brennan had detailed information on the agency's torture program was serving their under president george w. bush. official records apparently show brennan received regular internal cia updates about the progress of torture techniques including waterboarding. it is not clear if he raised any objections at the time he was made aware. brennan's confirmation hearing will be february 7. in 2006...
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titled, "the obama administration and the press." many wayst the president obama has ushered in a paralyzing climate of fear for both reporters and their sources. among the cases of details -- six government employees, plus two contractors including edward snowden, have faced felony, the prosecution since 2009 under the 1917 espionage act for leaking classified information to the press, compared with just three inss -- such prosecutions all previous u.s. the ministrations. the department of justice has also sick really subpoenaed and seized associated press reporter's phone logs and e- mails, and new york times reporter james rison was ordered to testify against a former c.i.a. officer who provided the information to him or go to jail. in a report is written by leonard downie, former executive editor of "the washington post." he spoke with dozens of journalists who told him officials are -- "reluctant to discuss even unclassified information." it comes as when greenwald, columnist for britain's guardian newspaper who is based in braz
titled, "the obama administration and the press." many wayst the president obama has ushered in a paralyzing climate of fear for both reporters and their sources. among the cases of details -- six government employees, plus two contractors including edward snowden, have faced felony, the prosecution since 2009 under the 1917 espionage act for leaking classified information to the press, compared with just three inss -- such prosecutions all previous u.s. the ministrations. the...
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the obama administration plans to scale back a egypt's military government three months after the ouster mohamed morsi. the state department said the u.s. will withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance until credible progress is made toward a "inclusive democratically elected civilian government." the withheld equipment reportedly include tanks, f-16 aircraft, apache helicopters, and harpoon missiles. military training will continue. the white house has avoided the automatic suspension of military aid to egypt by refusing to deem or see's ouster a coup. a group of haitians and their advocates have filed a lawsuit against the united nations for the cholera outbreak in haiti that has killed more than 8000 people and sickened more than 600,000. the disease strain has been traced to you in peacekeepers from nepal who deployed after haiti's 2010 earthquake. the u.n. rejected a formal petition for compensation to the victims earlier this year. the suit seeks damages from the u.n. and class-action status on behalf of thousands of victims and their families. a new study is
the obama administration plans to scale back a egypt's military government three months after the ouster mohamed morsi. the state department said the u.s. will withhold hundreds of millions of dollars in military assistance until credible progress is made toward a "inclusive democratically elected civilian government." the withheld equipment reportedly include tanks, f-16 aircraft, apache helicopters, and harpoon missiles. military training will continue. the white house has avoided...
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no obama faces the same situation. he knows that the presidency has been a disaster. he is a narcissist. he is now hoping that he can pull a rabbit out of the hat with the israel-palestine conflict, and redeem, as clinton hoped to do and condoleezza rice, to redeem his record at least on foreign policy. each of them has a different motive, but we have to be clear, at this time, circumstances are slightly different. no. 1, the arab world is shattered right now. opponent ofrincipal the collaboration of the palestinian authority, has been reduced to a novelty because it put all of its eggs into the brotherhood basket in egypt. the palestinians are more depressed, despondent, despairing, and the politicized than ever, and the palestinian authority is now more impromptu the nine states than ever. there is a hoax, a possibility that this time they may be able to push through the israeli terms of settlement. the terms of settlement are clear. israel has said over and over again, we are building a wall. the wall is our final border. that consists of annexing 10% of the west b
no obama faces the same situation. he knows that the presidency has been a disaster. he is a narcissist. he is now hoping that he can pull a rabbit out of the hat with the israel-palestine conflict, and redeem, as clinton hoped to do and condoleezza rice, to redeem his record at least on foreign policy. each of them has a different motive, but we have to be clear, at this time, circumstances are slightly different. no. 1, the arab world is shattered right now. opponent ofrincipal the...
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obviously, that is not the course the obama administration is pursuing. in fairness, that is not the course the egyptian military has pursued and i'm obviously, the obama administration has decided to work within what has happened within egypt rather than calling it a coup. >> but switching to the issue bradley manning, also very important right now. at this point we are in the sentencing phase of the trial. court will resume today at fort meade, maryland. i want to go to president obama defending the military's treatment of bradley manning. >> private bradley manning, i am actually asking the pentagon whether or not the procedures that have been taken in terms of his confinement are appropriate and our meeting our basic standards. they are surely they are. i cannot go into details about some of their concerns, but some of this has to do with private manning's safety as well. >> can you talk about this? it is the reason your forcibly the state department for you and do you regret your comments or do you feel they were appropriate given how bradley manning
obviously, that is not the course the obama administration is pursuing. in fairness, that is not the course the egyptian military has pursued and i'm obviously, the obama administration has decided to work within what has happened within egypt rather than calling it a coup. >> but switching to the issue bradley manning, also very important right now. at this point we are in the sentencing phase of the trial. court will resume today at fort meade, maryland. i want to go to president obama...
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the obama administration has embraced that makes investigative journalism a crime. i am not saying i'm being formally threatened, but i've been threatened openly by people who have a great deal of influence in washington and have been channeling what's official washington thinks. >> you're supposed to testify last week before congress but the hearing was canceled because president obama was meeting with democrats. instead, you released a major piece. i want to talk about that in a moment. but will you be testifying before congress again and would you come into the u.s. to testify? last week it was going to be by skype. >> the hearing -- i don't know if it has been finalized, but i think it is been scheduled for september 17 or 18th. they had to reschedule the hearing that was canceling president obama developed a newfound interest in speaking with house democrats, who you traditionally has ignored, which caused the cancellation of that hearing. i believe it is being rescheduled. andher i will come physically appear work or remotely by video depends on a number of fa
the obama administration has embraced that makes investigative journalism a crime. i am not saying i'm being formally threatened, but i've been threatened openly by people who have a great deal of influence in washington and have been channeling what's official washington thinks. >> you're supposed to testify last week before congress but the hearing was canceled because president obama was meeting with democrats. instead, you released a major piece. i want to talk about that in a moment....
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a key facet of president obama's health care a whit live nationwide. for the first time americans were able to begin purchasing health insurance from federal and state exchanges. nearly 3 million people visited the federal website.gov, while new york state site claimed it had over 10 lien hits. the heavy traffic fueled major glitches with users facing long wait times and her messages preventing access. president obama said despite an initial road bumps, obamacare is here to stay. >> for them and millions like them, this is a historic day for good reason. it is been a long time coming. but today and americans who have been forced to go without insurance can now visit health .are.gov that starts today. >> as both obamacare enrollment and the government shutdown began, the treasury department officially notified congress the u.s. faces in october 17 deadline to extend the debt ceiling. the federal government will run out of money to pay off its debt and less lawmakers raise the nation's borrowing limit. republicans have also threatened to push for an obam
a key facet of president obama's health care a whit live nationwide. for the first time americans were able to begin purchasing health insurance from federal and state exchanges. nearly 3 million people visited the federal website.gov, while new york state site claimed it had over 10 lien hits. the heavy traffic fueled major glitches with users facing long wait times and her messages preventing access. president obama said despite an initial road bumps, obamacare is here to stay. >> for...
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but the obama administration is currently pressuring afghanistan's to accept a deal to keep u.s. troops behind -- john that deadline. a new u.s. intelligence report predicted u.s. gains from the 12 year conflict will be eroded within three years without a large military presence. a new report by the committee to protect journalists says at least 70 journalists died on the job in 2013. at least 29 journalists died covering the civil war in syria. another 10 were killed in iraq. egypt was the third most violent country for journalists with six killed for their work last year. the report comes as four al jazeera journalist were interrogated by egyptian prosecutors following their arrest sunday evening. we will have more on egypt and in a report after the headlines. residents of the small town of castleton, north dakota have been urged to evacuate after a train during crude oil collided with another train for triggering a series of explosions. railway train stretched about a mile long it was caring more than 100 oil-laden cars, about 10 of which caught fire. a plume of black smoke co
but the obama administration is currently pressuring afghanistan's to accept a deal to keep u.s. troops behind -- john that deadline. a new u.s. intelligence report predicted u.s. gains from the 12 year conflict will be eroded within three years without a large military presence. a new report by the committee to protect journalists says at least 70 journalists died on the job in 2013. at least 29 journalists died covering the civil war in syria. another 10 were killed in iraq. egypt was the...
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president obama granted them a reprieve under an order last year. six people are dead after friday's shooting rampage in santa monica, california. the suspect, john zawahri, reportedly set fire to his family's home and shot dead his father and brother. police say he then hijacked a car and opened fire on the campus of santa monica college, killing three others. several other people were also wounded. sorry was armed with assault rifle, an automatic weapon similar to what was used in the newtown school massacre. the san mÓnica police chief said police recovered more than 1300 rounds of ammunition. >> and all of the magazines which collected were in fact loaded fully, something in the order of about 1300 rounds could have been fired had not been in intervention. our present any time someone puts on a vest of some sort, comes out with a bag full of loaded magazines, has an extra receiver, a handgun, and a semi- automatic rifle, carjacked folks, goes to college in kills more people, and has to be neutralized at the hands of police, i was a that is prem
president obama granted them a reprieve under an order last year. six people are dead after friday's shooting rampage in santa monica, california. the suspect, john zawahri, reportedly set fire to his family's home and shot dead his father and brother. police say he then hijacked a car and opened fire on the campus of santa monica college, killing three others. several other people were also wounded. sorry was armed with assault rifle, an automatic weapon similar to what was used in the newtown...
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those are the jobs that obama was celebrating. this is a very damaging policy for a company to have. they are also being contested in the u.k. and elsewhere in europe for similar policies. the other thing is that they are a company that feels no pain. as far as i can tell, they never made money. their sales are up astronomically, they made millions, but their losses are also up. a phenomenal track record. in the retail market, how do you compete with that? in the book business, how do the small companies compete with a company that can simply lose money like this? simply, they cannot. so when he takes over the washington post and you wonder if he will make it profitable, he probably does not care. that is not what it is about. he does have $20 billion. >> personally, yes, one of the wealthiest men in the country, if not the world. but the company, quarter after quarter, does not post a profit. >> in his letter to employees after purchasing the washington post, he seemed to address any potential conflict of interest, saying -- many
those are the jobs that obama was celebrating. this is a very damaging policy for a company to have. they are also being contested in the u.k. and elsewhere in europe for similar policies. the other thing is that they are a company that feels no pain. as far as i can tell, they never made money. their sales are up astronomically, they made millions, but their losses are also up. a phenomenal track record. in the retail market, how do you compete with that? in the book business, how do the small...
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the obama administration is named to lgbt athletes as part of the official u.s. delegation to the winter olympics in sochi, russia. tennis legend billie jean king and women's hockey player caitlin cahow will be among those representing the united states. the move is seen as a rebuke of russia's crackdown on lgbt rights, including the new law criminalizing the so-called promotion of homosexuality. at the white house, press secretary jay carney played on the symbolism of the delegate picks. >> this delegation represents the diversity that is the united states -- all our delegation members are distinguished by their compos mentis and government service, civic activism, and sports. we are proud of each and every one of them and think they will serve as great ambassadors of the united states to the olympic games. we have been clear, the president has been clear he finds it offensive the anti-lgbt legislation in russia, for example. >> president obama will not be going to the olympics in sochi. india is calling on u.s. to drop charges against a diplomat accused of unde
the obama administration is named to lgbt athletes as part of the official u.s. delegation to the winter olympics in sochi, russia. tennis legend billie jean king and women's hockey player caitlin cahow will be among those representing the united states. the move is seen as a rebuke of russia's crackdown on lgbt rights, including the new law criminalizing the so-called promotion of homosexuality. at the white house, press secretary jay carney played on the symbolism of the delegate picks....
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obama to stop separating families. the person was later identified as an undocumented immigrant from south korea named ju hong. in a minute, he will join us to talk about what he did. but first, this is their full exchange. >> if we get immigration reform across the finish line, and it is there is within our grasp, if we can just get folks in washington to go ahead and do what needs to be done, we are growing to grow our economy, make our country more security, strengthen families. most important, we will live -- most importantly, we will live -- most importantly, we will live up to our character as a nation -- >> families are being separated. i need your help -- >> that is exactly what we're talking about -- >> every single day -- >> that is why we are here -- >> please use your executive order to halt deportations right now. [indiscernible] you have a power to stop deportations -- >> actually, i don't. that is why we're here. >> i need your help. stop deportation! >> stop deportation! >> don't worry about it, guys. l
obama to stop separating families. the person was later identified as an undocumented immigrant from south korea named ju hong. in a minute, he will join us to talk about what he did. but first, this is their full exchange. >> if we get immigration reform across the finish line, and it is there is within our grasp, if we can just get folks in washington to go ahead and do what needs to be done, we are growing to grow our economy, make our country more security, strengthen families. most...
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president obama warned he may take further action to secure persons and property. for u.s. troops were wounded saturday when the aircraft came under fire. meanwhile, the united nations mission has relocated its staff. coordinatornitarian tommy lands are described the situation there. >> the situation is very tense. we spent most of the day evacuating wounded, citizens of various countries. ,s we left for the airport there was a lot of looting, gunshots, a lot of dead bodies. very out of control youth. heavily armed. then need to be brought under control. >> the violence erupted earlier former deputyn a was accused of trying to mount a coup. two members of the feminist punk releasedt had been from prison in russia under amnesty conditions. due to be released within the next few months after serving most of their two year sentences. release,after her maria alyokhina denied the move as a stunt for public relations. >> now i would like to meet human rights activists and dealing with the issue of prison. i would like to engage in human rights activity. now i am not afraid of any
president obama warned he may take further action to secure persons and property. for u.s. troops were wounded saturday when the aircraft came under fire. meanwhile, the united nations mission has relocated its staff. coordinatornitarian tommy lands are described the situation there. >> the situation is very tense. we spent most of the day evacuating wounded, citizens of various countries. ,s we left for the airport there was a lot of looting, gunshots, a lot of dead bodies. very out of...
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in a signing statement, obama called the u.s. transfer been unwise and said he will continue to work for its removal. the measure also keeps military sexual assault cases within the chain of command while adding some new protections for survivors. ae budget bill averts government shutdown early next year, but ignores the extension of jobless benefits for the unemployment that expired this week. in appeals court has overturned the conviction of a top ranking clergymen of pennsylvania's roman catholic church for covering up sexual abuse by philadelphia priest. monsignor william lynn was found built to last year hiding the molestation by transferring predatory priest to unsuspecting congregations. he was the highest-ranking u.s. church official to be convicted of covering up child abuse to date. but on thursday, his conviction was overturned after a judge ruled he wasn't legally responsible for the victims welfare. lynn remains jailed pending an exit -- expected appeal by prosecutors, but his attorneys will now seek his release on b
in a signing statement, obama called the u.s. transfer been unwise and said he will continue to work for its removal. the measure also keeps military sexual assault cases within the chain of command while adding some new protections for survivors. ae budget bill averts government shutdown early next year, but ignores the extension of jobless benefits for the unemployment that expired this week. in appeals court has overturned the conviction of a top ranking clergymen of pennsylvania's roman...
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. >> john kerry condemn the violence, but the obama administration announced no new moves to cut aid to the egyptian military. >> today's events are deplorable and run counter to peace, inclusion, in general and democracy -- and genuine democracy. egyptian's inside and outside of the government need to take a step back. they need to calm the situation and avoid further loss of life. we also strongly oppose a return to a state of emergency law. and we call on the government to respect basic human rights, including freedom, peaceful assembly and due process under the law. >> we will have more from egypt after the headlines. defense attorneys from a private bradley manning have rested their case at the convicted whistleblower sentencing hearing. on wednesday, manning spoke publicly for the first time in months in a statement apologizing for leaking classified documents to wikileaks. manning said -- an army psychologist to analyze manning while he served in iraq also testified wednesday, along with a clinical psychologist who spent 21 hours examining manning after his arrest. manning sis
. >> john kerry condemn the violence, but the obama administration announced no new moves to cut aid to the egyptian military. >> today's events are deplorable and run counter to peace, inclusion, in general and democracy -- and genuine democracy. egyptian's inside and outside of the government need to take a step back. they need to calm the situation and avoid further loss of life. we also strongly oppose a return to a state of emergency law. and we call on the government to...
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must importantly, the obama going to goree island yesterday, this was a moment when barack obama could have made a statement to the reparations movement of the world when he stood at the door with thisrn, obama little background by human rights, spoke about human rights at goree island when he should be speaking about human life. because the enslavement of the african persons was about the destruction of human life. it was about the devaluation of africans as human beings. sayobama could only phrases about this reminded him about human rights. the reparations movement is saying to the world, the transatlantic slave trade represented a crime against humanity and that peace movement, the demilitarization movement, reparations movement, has to see this moment as a: nation of the contradictions of the united states on policies toward africa. >> we have a couple of minutes about the importance of the aid china has been giving in terms of and for structure development versus the investment of american companies and extractive industries in africa? >> the chinese have been involved in africa
must importantly, the obama going to goree island yesterday, this was a moment when barack obama could have made a statement to the reparations movement of the world when he stood at the door with thisrn, obama little background by human rights, spoke about human rights at goree island when he should be speaking about human life. because the enslavement of the african persons was about the destruction of human life. it was about the devaluation of africans as human beings. sayobama could only...
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obama will still attend the g 20 summit in st. petersburg. on "the tonight show" obama reacted to russia's announcement it would give snowden asylum for year. >> i was disappointed because even though we don't have an extradition treaty with them, traditionally, we have tried to respect if there is a lawbreaker or alleged lawbreaker in their country, we of value weight it and try to work with them. they didn't do that with us. in some ways it is reflective of underlying challenges we have had with russia lately. >> president obama also responded to the growing controversy over the wide ranging nsa surveillance programs that edward snowden has revealed. >> a lot of these programs were put in place before i came in. i had some skepticism and i think we should have healthy skepticism about what government is doing. i had the programs reviewed and putting additional safeguards to make sure there is federal court oversight as well as congressional oversight, that there is no spying on americans. we don't have a domestic spying program. what we do
obama will still attend the g 20 summit in st. petersburg. on "the tonight show" obama reacted to russia's announcement it would give snowden asylum for year. >> i was disappointed because even though we don't have an extradition treaty with them, traditionally, we have tried to respect if there is a lawbreaker or alleged lawbreaker in their country, we of value weight it and try to work with them. they didn't do that with us. in some ways it is reflective of underlying...
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military officer says the obama administration is considering use of military force in syria. general martin dempsey, chair of the joint chiefs of staff, told the senate armed services committee thursday he has provided president obama with military options. dempsey responded to heated questions on syria from arizona senator john mccain. >> i am asking for your opinion strikes.se of >> that is under deliberation inside of our agencies of government and would be inappropriate for me to try to influence the decision with me rendering an opinion in public about what kind of force we should use. >> vinegar mccain has vowed to block the reconfirmation of dempsey over what he says are inadequate responses on syria. the u.s. announced plans -- plans to arm the rebels last month, but the effort has stalled amid questions by congress. reuters reports britain has dropped its plans to arm the rebels due to public opposition and fear the weapons of provides could end up in the wrong hands. john kerry is wrapping up a visit to the middle east today after failing to advance plans for peace
military officer says the obama administration is considering use of military force in syria. general martin dempsey, chair of the joint chiefs of staff, told the senate armed services committee thursday he has provided president obama with military options. dempsey responded to heated questions on syria from arizona senator john mccain. >> i am asking for your opinion strikes.se of >> that is under deliberation inside of our agencies of government and would be inappropriate for me...
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senate republicans have blocked the confirmation of two obama nominees, one for housing oversight post and the second to a powerful appeals court. in back-to-back votes thursday, the senate fell just shy of t 60-vote threshold to overcome republican filibusters against melvin watt, a democratic congress member from north carolina, who was tapped to oversee the home or goods industry. who wasicia millett, nominated for the d c circuit of the was court of appeals. system that has not protected us. kenya to from niger, officials said that recover the bodies of 92 migrants who perished from thirst after the vehicles broke down in the sahara desert. they were fleeing from poverty. more than 50 children were reportedly among the dead. launched aa, workers nationwide strike thursday demanding a wage hike amid soaring inflation. a group representing labor union said about julian workers are participating in the strike, although police put the number much lower. strike shut down factories that produce garments and other goods. factory workers are among the worst paid in asia. a federal prosecut
senate republicans have blocked the confirmation of two obama nominees, one for housing oversight post and the second to a powerful appeals court. in back-to-back votes thursday, the senate fell just shy of t 60-vote threshold to overcome republican filibusters against melvin watt, a democratic congress member from north carolina, who was tapped to oversee the home or goods industry. who wasicia millett, nominated for the d c circuit of the was court of appeals. system that has not protected...
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president obama is preparing to unveil a comprehensive plan to address gun violence that is expected to include legislation tightening background checks on potential gun buyers as well as 19 separate actions obama could take using executive power. at a news conference monday, obama confirmed he would support proposals for new assault weapons ban. he said a task force led by vice president joe biden had presented him with a list of " common sense" steps to prevent shootings like the one at sandy hook and elementary school. obama also alluded to potential resistance from opponents of gun control. >> part of the challenge we confront is even the sight -- slightest hint of some sensible responsible legislation in this area. it fans this notion that somehow, here it comes, and that everybody's guns are going to be taken away. it is unfortunate, but that is the case. if you look over the first four years of my administration, we tried to tighten up and for some of the laws already on the books, but it would be pretty hard to argue that somehow than owners have had their rights and fringe.
president obama is preparing to unveil a comprehensive plan to address gun violence that is expected to include legislation tightening background checks on potential gun buyers as well as 19 separate actions obama could take using executive power. at a news conference monday, obama confirmed he would support proposals for new assault weapons ban. he said a task force led by vice president joe biden had presented him with a list of " common sense" steps to prevent shootings like the...
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but yet president obama who last month delivered a major address on global warming and held natural gas drilling. >> even as we are producing more domestic oil, we are also producing more cleaner burning natural gas than any other country on earth. sometimes there are disputes about natural gas. let me say this, we should strengthen our position as the top natural gas producer because in the medium term, at least, it not only can provide safe, cheap power, but it can also help reduce our carbon emissions. >> that was president obama. >> he is advocating for fracking, without saying the word "fracking." what is really disappointing about this is this is a moment when an american president has spoken about climate change and limited obvious desire to take on the problem, however, the emphasis on fracked gas makes this thing entirely wrong. the plan focuses on carbon dioxide but how we count global warming potential he is in carbon dioxide equivalent and methane, which is leaking out of the sites in very large quantities is a super greenhouse gas, 100 times more potent than co2 in the atmo
but yet president obama who last month delivered a major address on global warming and held natural gas drilling. >> even as we are producing more domestic oil, we are also producing more cleaner burning natural gas than any other country on earth. sometimes there are disputes about natural gas. let me say this, we should strengthen our position as the top natural gas producer because in the medium term, at least, it not only can provide safe, cheap power, but it can also help reduce our...
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the letter urges obama to begin rejecting the keystone xl, saying -- speculation that obama will approve the pipeline has grown in recent weeks following the sudden resignation of environmental protection agency head lisa jackson. a source reportedly close to jackson told the new york post she does not want to be at the epa when the pipeline is given the green light, saying -- "she will not be the epa head when obama supports keystone getting built." this is "democracy now!," democracynow.org, the war and peace report. i'm amy goodman. efforts to close the u.s. military prison at guantanamo bay were dealt another setback last week when president obama signed the national defense authorization act or ndaa. the bill bars the use of federal funds to transfer guantanamo prisoners to u.s. soil, even for criminal trial. it also includes restrictions on the executive branch's authority to transfer detainees to a foreign country. president obama says he signed the ndaa's renewal despite his objections to the guantanamo provisions. in a signing statement, he said the president has constitutional
the letter urges obama to begin rejecting the keystone xl, saying -- speculation that obama will approve the pipeline has grown in recent weeks following the sudden resignation of environmental protection agency head lisa jackson. a source reportedly close to jackson told the new york post she does not want to be at the epa when the pipeline is given the green light, saying -- "she will not be the epa head when obama supports keystone getting built." this is "democracy...
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. >> the obama administration delayed the delivery of four fighter jets to egypt. this marks the first direct action in response to mohamed morsi's ouster earlier in the month. to refuse toinues brand it as a coup, which would trigger an automatic suspension of foreign aid. this is spokesperson jen psaki. in theirld not be interest to change our approach to egypt. given the current situation in egypt, we do not believe it is a program to move forward with the delivery of that-16's at this time. >> i also want to play a clip from the senate foreign relations committee. rand paul said that u.s. necessitates the need for aid. that when a coup occurs, aid ends. we can debate whether it is a good idea, whether it is good or not to have aid, but the law is the law. if we decide we are above the law, it is hard for us to preach to the rest of the world about the rule of law. this would undermine our standing in the world and seriously goes against anyone who claimed they are for the rule of law. i would go one step further. even if you say this is not a coup because there
. >> the obama administration delayed the delivery of four fighter jets to egypt. this marks the first direct action in response to mohamed morsi's ouster earlier in the month. to refuse toinues brand it as a coup, which would trigger an automatic suspension of foreign aid. this is spokesperson jen psaki. in theirld not be interest to change our approach to egypt. given the current situation in egypt, we do not believe it is a program to move forward with the delivery of that-16's at this...
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the obama administration is pursuing new charges against four former operatives of the private military firm blackwater for the 2007 nice or square massacre that killed 17 iraqi civilians, including women and children. an appeals court reinstated the case two years ago after a lower court dismissed it in 2009. now a federal grand jury has issued a new indictment charging the men with voluntary manslaughter and other crimes. in a statement, the chief government prosecutors said -- a hearing is set for next week. a panel of u.s. marine colonels has recommended a forcible discharge for an officer who oversaw group of snipers shown on video urinating on the corpses of afghans. captain james clement is the only officer to face criminal charges for the 2011 incident. plea marines accepted deals last year. a pair of lieutenant generals will now review the panel's recommendation on his fate. government official says international talks to resolve the conflict in syria could open in geneva in late november. a devotee prime minister in syria, is the first to mention a possible date for the talks.
the obama administration is pursuing new charges against four former operatives of the private military firm blackwater for the 2007 nice or square massacre that killed 17 iraqi civilians, including women and children. an appeals court reinstated the case two years ago after a lower court dismissed it in 2009. now a federal grand jury has issued a new indictment charging the men with voluntary manslaughter and other crimes. in a statement, the chief government prosecutors said -- a hearing is...
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president obama is about to break a new record. in a few weeks, the number of undocumented immigrants deported since he took office will surpass 2 million. even with the partial federal government shutdown, immigration agents are still able to detain, arrest, and deport immigrants. this comes as democratic leaders in the house introduced sweeping new immigration reform proposal this week. to increasemeant pressure on republicans to pass conference of immigration reform for the end of the year. house minority speaker leader nancy pelosi announced the measure wednesday with a call to begin debate as soon as possible. >> we waited for the gang of 8 to be accepted and we graciously deferred to the speaker as to the measure -- method, whether it is one bill, two bills, one at a time, c, whatever it is, comprehensive, and we're prepared be joined by two immigrants who participated in another protest this week, this one at the texas-mexico border in the radio. they were among 35 people detained as part of a call for the obama administrati
president obama is about to break a new record. in a few weeks, the number of undocumented immigrants deported since he took office will surpass 2 million. even with the partial federal government shutdown, immigration agents are still able to detain, arrest, and deport immigrants. this comes as democratic leaders in the house introduced sweeping new immigration reform proposal this week. to increasemeant pressure on republicans to pass conference of immigration reform for the end of the year....